Cyclops learii Ulrich, 1902
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Crustacea |
| Class | Maxillopoda |
| Order | Cyclopoida |
| Family | Cyclopidae |
| Genus | Cyclops |
| Species | Cyclops learii Ulrich, 1902 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Stygobiont
- Realm
- Aquatic
- Troglomorphy
- Troglomorphic
Distribution
Type locality
artesian well at San Marcos, Hays Co., TX
Range
Known from one county in Texas in the Edwards Plateau and Balcones karst region.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Texas
Counties
- Texas
- Hays
Karst regions
Edwards Plateau and Balcones
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Other resources
- GBIF
- 5718887
References
- Banta, A.M. 1907. The fauna of Mayfield's Cave. Carnegie Institution of Washington Publication 67: 1–114. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/60987. details
- Hershler, R. & Longley, G. 1986. Phreatic hydrobiids (Gastropoda: Prosobranchia) from the Edwards (Balcones Fault Zone) Aquifer region, south-central Texas. Malacologia 27: 127–172. https://repository.si.edu/bitstream/handle/10088/11313/iz_HershlerLongley1986a.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y. details
This account was last revised 28 August 2026.
How to cite this account
Cyclops learii Ulrich, 1902. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-1318. https://cavebiology.org/species/cyclops-learii/ (accessed 18 October 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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